Curated OER
Human Sentences
Sixth graders create human sentences in this hands-on activity to practice using comas correctly when punctuating dates in sentences.
Curated OER
Language for Sale
Sixth graders think about writing terminology as they rewrite a catalogue descriptioin of an item for sale.
Curated OER
Hey Mom, Are We There Yet?
Sixth graders create a travel brochure for a selected destination of their choice using information gathered from the Internet.
Curated OER
A Formal Analysis of Science Fiction
Students write a five paragraph expository theme. They explain in their theme how the story they read qualifies as science fiction. Students write using all the conventions of English correctly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Colons and Semicolons
Identify whether to use colons or semicolons in sentences!
Other
Library Online: Colon and Semicolon Punctuation in Writing
Rules and examples in list form demonstrating the proper use of both the colon and semicolon.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons and Semicolons
This video lesson focuses on the rules for using colons and semicolons, which are often confused. It offers rules for the uses of each with specific examples. Real Player is required.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons and Semicolons
This slideshow discusses the difference between colons and semicolons and explains the rules and uses for each.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Colon and Semicolon Exercise
The first part of this site provides information and examples for the correct usage of the colon and the semicolon. The second part is an exercise. Click on "semi-colon" of "colon" to correctly punctuate the sentence. Then click on...
Grammar Tips
Colons, and Semicolons, and Bears!
Refer to this short article if you need help with using semicolons or colons. There are several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, as well as a clear explanation of the difference.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Readability: Colons: The Signposts
This lesson focuses on the differentiating the standard use of semicolons and colons and demonstrating the standard use of colons. It also provides a practice activity.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Readability: Semicolons: The Connectors
This lesson focuses on the differentiating the standard use of semicolons and colons and demonstrating the standard use of semicolons. It also provides a practice activity.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Readability: Practice: Semicolons and Colons
This is a practice activity for demonstrating the standard uses for semicolons and colons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Semicolons and Commas
Identify when to use semicolons and commas in complex sentences.
Other
Saint Michael's College: Semicolon and Colon
This site discusses the three major uses of the semicolon and provides examples for each of the uses. Also discusses the use of the colon.
Other
Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Semicolon
What purpose does a semicolon serve in punctuation? Explore this website to learn more about this small but powerful grammar tool.
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Semi Colons
This resource discusses two uses of the semicolon and provides examples for each use.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Semicolon Worksheets
In this learning module, students will learn more about semicolons. Reinforcement worksheets are provided to help students determine when to use a semicolon. This module is designed to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Guide to Grammar and Style: Semicolon
The Guide to Grammar & Style provides this tutorial on two common uses for the semicolon: 1)to separate items in a list after a colon, and 2)to separate two independent clauses in one sentence.
English Plus+
English Plus: Semicolons and Colons
Rules for using semicolons and colons. Examples include semicolons with clauses, semicolons with lists, colons with quotes, colons with lists, and colons with appositives. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
English Plus+
English Plus: Semicolons in a Series
The site discusses using semicolons with complete independent clauses, and prepositions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Capitalization in Sentences
Six slides introducing the rules of using capitalization correctly within sentences. Capitalization rules for sentences with colons and semicolons are also included.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Uses of the Semicolon and Colon
This writing lab site shows students how to correctly use semicolons and colons in punctuation.
Other
Sandhills Community College: The Semicolon
A very thorough and detailed guide to the use of semicolons in English punctuation. Includes several rules and examples.